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Practical, people-centred support for mission-driven organisations

Hi, I’m Edwin. For over 20 years I’ve worked alongside national and international Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) — on causes spanning health, science, animal welfare and the environment — helping teams stay effective and healthy while they navigate complex change. I’ve worked with everything from small teams of just a few people to global organisations with hundreds of staff. My approach is people-centred, built on kindness, humility, and the power of listening.

Edwin Nichols

I work with charities, NGOs and mission-driven organisations — from small teams of a few people to global networks spanning dozens of countries.

How I can help

Whether you need long-term strategic advice or a safe pair of hands for a specific project, I offer a practical toolbox of support:

Guiding big organisational change

Redesigning teams and leading change, from small groups to departments of 100+ staff.

Delivering large, complex projects

Turning broad, high-level strategies into clear plans teams across countries can follow.

Strengthening local & global teams

Fair, simple systems for hiring and paying people across borders.

Advising leaders & governance

A trusted thought partner to CEOs, boards and trustees in complex networks.

Evaluation & investigation

An independent, fair pair of eyes on sensitive issues and projects that went off-track.

Interim leadership

Stepping in to keep teams steady and focused during gaps in leadership.

People & Culture / HR functions

Building employee experience, policy, reward and the key processes behind good HR.

Let’s talk

If any of that resonates, the easiest next step is a conversation. I’m always happy to talk things through and see whether I’m the right fit for what you need.